The brats did not have a clear idea of how long they had been in the cave.
Because they could not see the ceiling, they had no way of determining the time between day and night. In this kind of boring wait, there was no light. It was a test of their endurance and willpower.
Anxiety, irritation, disappointment, and thirst were all tests for this group of youngsters.
In fact, talking and telling stories was a good way to pass the time, but the problem was that their water was limited!
They were in a dilemma!
Lou Xiaoyi chewed on the flatbread in his mouth. In the dry desert, the flatbread would not spoil, but it would harden due to the lack of water. It would become like a roasted naan, very fragrant, but difficult to swallow.
Every time, everyone would be given a piece of biscuit the size of half a palm. They swallowed it with difficulty with clear water. This was also the only time they drank water in a day. It was placed together with the biscuit.
Lou Xiaoyi slowly and carefully chewed on the flatbread. Every time, he would only break off a small piece. He first put it in his mouth to soften it, then slowly chew it, as much as possible. He swallowed it with his saliva. When he could not swallow it, he would add a mouthful of water.
Usually, this flatbread could be eaten in two or three bites, but now he needed to eat it for two hours!
It had been a long time since they had gone to the toilet. Everyone was the same, so ironically, although they were in a corner, there was unexpectedly no smell.
They were afraid of exhausting their strength, so everyone tried not to move. Sleeping was the best method, but the problem was that even Fatty Qian, who loved to sleep like a pig, could not sleep forever.
Lou Xiaoyi knew that the words he said a few days ago had already been doubted. Some people were already thinking about what would have happened if they had used all their strength to climb up when there was water and food. Maybe they would have still failed, but at least they had tried. It was better than waiting for death like this!
However, this kind of mental change had not erupted yet. It was still within everyone's rational control, but how long could it last? If the rescue team did not come, this kind of dangerous thought would definitely erupt!
As Lou Xiaoyi chewed on the pancake and thought about his worries, he didn't realize that this was the end of his journey in this world. Unfortunately, his current strength was limited. Facing a hundred feet high cliff, he was completely unable to determine the degree of structure of the earth cliff. He had no way of climbing up by himself!
Which direction should he climb? How should he dig a hole? Would he be unscathed if he fell again? Will there be another collapse?
In his opinion, waiting for help was more likely than struggling on his own! This place was only about a hundred miles away from Pu City, and it was only a few dozen miles into the Gobi Desert. It was impossible for such an Earth Cliff Cave to be completely unknown among the local aborigines. As long as someone was looking for it, they would definitely find it. It was just a matter of time.
A rustling sound was heard. The sound was very soft, but it was still very clear in the quiet space. Lou Xiaoyi stopped chewing to make sure that the sound was not coming from his mouth.
The sound came from not far from his feet. It seemed to be coming from the direction of the lantern.
In the darkness, in the depths of despair, in the crypt, this kind of rustling made one's scalp tingle … Lou Xiaoyi suppressed the fear in his heart. He had to figure out what this was, or else he wouldn't be at ease!
Because he guessed that it was most likely a common poisonous creature in the Gobi Desert, such as a sand snake or a sand scorpion, he was very careful. He wrapped a piece of cloth around his arms and hands, took out a flint, found the right place, and gently touched it.
The small lantern emitted a soft and weak light, but under the illumination of the lantern, no suspicious creatures were found!
Could it be that he had escaped by burrowing into the ground?
"Xiaoyi, don't move. That's a white sand worm!"
Qi Er, who was beside him, felt strange when he saw him lighting the lantern. Under his guidance, Lou Xiaoyi finally found something unusual on the sand. It was a fleshy worm that was about an inch long. It was white and fat, like a baby cocoon, but its entire body was hidden in the sand, leaving only its grain-sized head exposed. It was dark, so it was no wonder that Lou Xiaoyi couldn't see it!
"What is this? It doesn't seem to have any attack power. Second Brother, your eyesight is really good. You can see it clearly from a few feet away! "
Qi Er said seriously, "Xiaoyi, don't underestimate it! This is not a normal worm. It's a spiritual worm! I can see it not because of my good eyesight, but because of the weak spiritual waves it emits!
When this little thing is in danger, it will stimulate its spiritual waves to scare the other party. Normal sand snakes and scorpions will retreat. This is its instinct. It doesn't have eyes, so it doesn't know that it's actually facing a human! "
"Spiritual worm? There's such a thing in the Illuminati Kingdom? Then wouldn't catching them be able to help you with your cultivation? "
Lou Xiaoyi asked a layman's question.
Qi Er sighed. "There are some spiritual creatures in this world, but they are very rare and very basic. Take this white sand worm for example. It doesn't have much intelligence and acts on instinct. It's a specialty of Pu City's Gobi Desert. I heard that they survive by going deep underground to eat the limited spiritual veins. They are very agile and will dive into the ground at the slightest movement. It's very difficult to catch them.
The spiritual power of this thing is very limited. One or two of them are meaningless for cultivation. If you really want to rely on them for cultivation, you can only rely on large numbers. How can it be that easy?
Anyway, I haven't heard of any suitable methods to catch them. Maybe a real immortal has a way, but why would a cultivator of that level be interested in this worm? "
Lou Xiaoyi asked curiously, "Will this thing bite when it's cornered?"
Qi Er shook his head. "The white sand worm's mouthpart is limited. It won't bite! When it's in danger, it will usually act like a scorpion and use the sharp hook on its tail to sting people. The average person will be in pain for a few days. If they get stung too many times, it might even be life-threatening! "
Lou Xiaoyi was very interested. "But I don't think this white sand worm has a long tail!"
Qi Er explained, "Of course you can't see it now! Its tail is hidden in its body. When it's in danger, it will stick its tail out and sting people. Then, the tail will stay in the opponent's body. It's a bit like a wasp, but it can't fly! "
Lou Xiaoyi understood. "Oh, I know. Like a wasp, it leaves its poison in the opponent's body and waits for it to take effect!"
Qi Er nodded. "That's roughly what it means. But the white sand worm is not poisonous. Its tail is actually where its spiritual power resides. When it stings someone, it's equivalent to forcing out their entire life's spiritual power. To an ordinary person, spiritual poison is also poison!"
Moans came from the wounded. Qi Er told him that as long as he didn't touch the white sand worms, they would leave on their own. Then, he hurried to where the wounded were lying.
Among the three wounded, Monkey was better off, but Tiezhu and Youngest Han were not in a good condition. They could only drink water and couldn't swallow pancakes. Even if they broke them and spread them with water, they still couldn't do anything. These days, they had tried their best, but they couldn't do much in the dark. They were also amateurs, so there wasn't much they could do to help.
Lou Xiaoyi didn't move. He carefully observed the white sand worm's movements. At least, this was a way to divert his attention. He noticed that two more white sand worms had appeared and were surrounding the original one. He didn't know what they were doing.
After a long time, he seemed to have realized something. But before he could put his conjecture into practice, a suppressed cry came from the wounded. It was Fatty's voice.
Putting down the white sand worm, Lou Xiaoyi walked over.
The person who left was Tiezhu, a very steady comrade. Ever since he fell, he hadn't woken up. The terrible environment prevented him from receiving any effective treatment …
This was the second one. First, it was Madam Feng, then it was Wang Tiezhu. Who was the next one? Was it Youngest Han?
Or all of them?
He didn't know how long it had been, but it felt very long. This was an illusion due to the oppressive environment. But judging from their water and food reserves, it shouldn't have been more than ten days.
After such a long time, why hadn't help come yet?
Even Lou Xiaoyi started to doubt himself!
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